The Crusader Awards, the annual spectacular which showcases and honors the amazing accomplishments of Holy Cross student-athletes and teams, was held Monday night in Downtown Worcester at the historic Mechanics Hall! The third annual event, which was hosted by Charter TV3's Kevin Shea, featured entertaining videos, live musical performances and awards honoring the great achievements of the Crusaders during the 2016-2017 season.
This season was a banner year for Holy Cross Athletics and the 2017 Crusader Awards was one for the history books!
Scroll down to read about the award winners and watch the show in its entirety!
Women's Team of the Year
Women's Cross Country:
Second at the ECAC Championship for its best finish ever and third at the Patriot League Championship for its best finish in 15 years!
Crusader Extra: Running For Each Other
Men's Team of the Year
Men's Ice Hockey:
Two wins over ranked opponents (#11 Providence and #20 Union) and went 3-1-1 against NCAA Tournament teams!
Crusader Extra: Season In Review
Female Athlete of the Year
Marcia LaPlante, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey:
Field Hockey: Patriot League Rookie of the Year, Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-Patriot League, 1.81 goals against average, 138 saves, 2 shutouts!
Ice Hockey: 1.35 goals against average, 127 saves, 3 shutouts!
Crusader Extra: Thriving On Ice And Turf
Male Athlete of the Year
Steve Tierney, Swimming & Diving:
Broke three individual records and swam as part of four school record-breaking relay teams at Patriot League Championship!
Crusader Extra: Get To Know Steve Tierney
Best Play of the Year
Johnny Coughlin, Men's Ice Hockey:
Nets overtime game-winner to defeat #11 Providence!
Crusader Extra: Watch the Goal!
Game of the Year
Men's Hockey:
Downs #11 Providence 2-1 in overtime at the DCU Center on Oct. 15!
Crusader Extra: Providence Recap
Crusader in the Community
Jack McGovern, Men's Lacrosse:
Jack McGovern Coats Disease Foundation
Crusader Extra: Seeing Into The Future
Best Women's Individual Performance
Marcia LaPlante, Field Hockey:
Made 17 saves while allowing just one goal against American in the Patriot League semifinals!
Best Men's Individual Performance
Steve Tierney, Swimming & Diving:
Broke three individual records and swam as part of four school record-breaking relay teams at Patriot League Championship!
Leaders in Service
Volleyball:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Geoff Wade, Football
90 of 143 passing, 1,184 yards, 7 touchdowns!
Crusader Extra: Get To Know Geoff Wade
Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Marcia LaPlante, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey:
Field Hockey: Patriot League Rookie of the Year, Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-Patriot League, 1.81 goals against average, 138 saves, 2 shutouts!
Ice Hockey: 1.35 goals against average, 127 saves, 3 shutouts!
Watch the Crusader Awards!
The complete video broadcast of the Crusader Awards can be viewed below:
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